Vasoconstriction

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Constriction or narrowing of a blood vessel. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    decrease in the diameter of blood vessels wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
vasocontraction

Etymology

From vaso- + constriction.

Related phrases

blood vessel

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